This statuette is wonderful and friendly! It is colorful, but subtly so. It's sweet and simple and sincere. I was drawn to the devotional artistry of the piece, and it warms my heart.
It's not easy to find a good quality depiction of a mallard hen -- most statuettes are of the drake -- perhaps because the markings on the hen are delicate and subtle. The artist has done a wonderful job here, and I'm very happy with it. It occupies an honored place in our home.
I purchased this figurine for my brother, who owns two dogs and loves birds. St Francis is beautifully carved and painted. My brother is thrilled with the gift and has it prominently displayed in his New Orleans home.
"We started very small a few years back with a lot of optimism. Although still small, the business has now made it possible for us to own a house and to employ many artisans around us."
“My name is Ira. I was born in Jambi, Sumatra, in 1973, the youngest of 5 children. My father was a civil servant and my mother was a housewife. I had... read more
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